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by 765x53
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bone knife
Replies: 37
Views: 1953

Re: Bone knife

I remember an Ernest Thompson Seton story using a bone knife to cut bait for particularly wary wolf.
by 765x53
Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Liquid Alox
Replies: 26
Views: 1103

Re: Lee Liquid Alox

My apologies for the late reply. They quit making paste wax. Can't find it anywhere here and it's going for over a hundred bucks a can on eBay and Amazon. If you're seeing it all over the place, it must be old stock and I'd surely love to wander into one of those stores myself. Here is a substitute...
by 765x53
Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old tools
Replies: 10
Views: 623

Re: Old tools

P7080160.JPG Corner Brace, Nail Puller, Brest Drill, Jointer Plane, Plow Plane, Hewing Hatchet. All belonged to my wife's Grandfather. Cool stuff. the plough plane is a predecessor to the router. mine has bits for shaping molding trim, t&g paneling, and the bits that make wood frame windows. it...
by 765x53
Sat Jul 08, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old tools
Replies: 10
Views: 623

Old tools

P7080160.JPG Corner Brace, Nail Puller, Brest Drill, Jointer Plane, Plow Plane, Hewing Hatchet. All belonged to my wife's Grandfather. No, they are not a collection. I use them all from time to time along with tools from my father and father-in-law. I even use a lacing fid that belonged to my Grand...
by 765x53
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Liquid Alox
Replies: 26
Views: 1103

Re: Lee Liquid Alox

Does Alox dry to a completely tack free state or will it pick up dust and dirt over time / handling. Is that the reason for the 45-45-10 stuff? To change the way it ends up in a dried state? I use it for all my cast bullets, rifle, pistol and muzzleloader. No leading problems at all using published...
by 765x53
Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Replies: 24
Views: 1024

Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?

Gun cleaning is another excuse to mess with my guns which, I enjoy almost as much as shooting and hand-loading.
I seldom take the same gun to the range twice in the same year. I don't believe I will ever wear out a gun by over cleaning.
by 765x53
Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 handguns
Replies: 44
Views: 1595

Re: .22 handguns

My first was a H&R 922 purchased from the town's shady second-hand dealer when I was 14.
I later traded it to the same dealer for a High Standard Double-Nine. After it was stolen, my first new handgun was a Ruger Mark I.
I've since added a Single-Six Bisley and a Frontier Scout.
by 765x53
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Writing on a stock.
Replies: 15
Views: 563

Re: Writing on a stock.

What was it signed with? If it was a "Sharpie", I don't think you need to protect it.
by 765x53
Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scottish ancestry ?
Replies: 24
Views: 962

Re: Scottish ancestry ?

It's a mystery why anyone would wish to claim affinity for a place that his predecessors fled.
by 765x53
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scottish ancestry ?
Replies: 24
Views: 962

Re: Scottish ancestry ?

I'm White. My people were here before the United States existed. That makes me indigenous. I was borne here. That makes me American native.
by 765x53
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scottish ancestry ?
Replies: 24
Views: 962

Re: Scottish ancestry ?

As a White American, I have the same connection to Europe as black Americans have to Africa. Zero.
by 765x53
Tue May 30, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Rats in NC
Replies: 11
Views: 734

Re: Big Rats in NC

Very good eating. Roasted and shredded with sauce, as good as the best BBQ beef.
by 765x53
Tue May 30, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T.V.Z. Tuesday.....
Replies: 7
Views: 493

Re: T.V.Z. Tuesday.....

You have to be in a certain mood for many of Townes' songs. Here are two that I like anytime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zprRZ2w ... rt_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKRA3zAcQss
by 765x53
Tue May 30, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
Replies: 27
Views: 1032

Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?

So, "New York City CPR" works as well as Red Cross CPR? :)
by 765x53
Sun May 21, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2545

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

I believe much of this thread is plagiarized from premier reviews of the Ruger "Security Six". :lol:
by 765x53
Mon May 15, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2545

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

American made blue steel, brass, and walnut. No "plastic fantastic". It's all ok by me. They could have given a little more "Colt Lightning" appearance.
by 765x53
Fri May 12, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Chilling Thought
Replies: 28
Views: 1939

Re: A Chilling Thought

This video is very enlightening about climate change. Watch to the end. https://rumble.com/v2m6bae-this-is-the- ... watch.html
by 765x53
Thu May 04, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spermwhale oil
Replies: 14
Views: 1010

Re: Spermwhale oil

From what I have read, it's lubricating properties would make it too valuable to mix with other substances. It is clamed that it can still be found in the mechanisms of antique arms and clocks still performing its function.
by 765x53
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome Kid-raising Policy (Dana Loesch)
Replies: 5
Views: 317

Re: Awesome Kid-raising Policy (Dana Loesch)

I'm always amused by people who brag about the size of their tax refund, not realizing it was their money.
Also people who do not know that their Soc-Sec and Medicare deductions are double what the W2 shows.
by 765x53
Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ''I need to secure your weapon, for your safety and mine!''
Replies: 14
Views: 795

Re: ''I need to secure your weapon, for your safety and mine!''

After taking his injured dog home and treating it, he flagged down an officer to report the incident.
Another case of talking too much and unnecessarily involving the police.
by 765x53
Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday Nights 60 Years Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 563

Re: Sunday Nights 60 Years Ago

COSteve wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 2:46 pm Hard to believe it's been 60 years since . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn6XCGrEab8
The night rock and roll died.
by 765x53
Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Re: New Henry

Glad I got my "Big Boys" without side gates.
There is a lot of competition in the .357 double action field. I wish them luck.
by 765x53
Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Borchardt all steel Ruger ejector rod housing
Replies: 4
Views: 403

Re: Borchardt all steel Ruger ejector rod housing

I have had Al Story's ejector housings and bull's eye ejector rods on most of my Rugers for years. I also can recommend their aftermarket Ruger .22 magnum cylinder. They have magnum and long-rifle cylinders with six, eight and ten round capacity.
by 765x53
Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steak Grilling
Replies: 33
Views: 1459

Re: Steak Grilling

Salt and pepper.
by 765x53
Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's getting harder....
Replies: 20
Views: 896

Re: It's getting harder....

I'm glad we're keeping it wholesome.
by 765x53
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass grip frame
Replies: 7
Views: 346

Re: Brass grip frame

No bluing needed, once fitted and polished.
by 765x53
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-Metallic Cartridges
Replies: 15
Views: 587

Re: Pre-Metallic Cartridges

I've tried nitrating paper with stump remover , like the videos' recommend. It doesn't seem to make much difference when I burn samples for comparison. I currently use artist tracing paper. it seems to be durable and burn as completely as any I've tried. I carry a bristle bore brush to remove the oc...
by 765x53
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Standard .22
Replies: 23
Views: 860

Re: Ruger Standard .22

re several "field strip" comments. never needed to do that in the field... as far as re-assembly goes, it isn't very challenging... I think there is a clear picture in the owner's manual..... however I haven't done it in a long while, so maybe I should explore the activity..... I am "...
by 765x53
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Front Sights
Replies: 10
Views: 483

Re: Adjusting Front Sights

You don't need a hammer for this self- driving brass drift. https://www.wyomingsightdrifter.com/
by 765x53
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAPSTICK
Replies: 23
Views: 1310

Re: CAPSTICK

I have five of his books: "Death in the Long Grass", Death in the Dark Continent", "Death in the Silent Places", "The African Adventurers", and "Maneaters". The African Adventurers and Death in the Silent Places are reprises of the lives and writings of t...
by 765x53
Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE .. the old H&R pistol
Replies: 6
Views: 346

Re: UPDATE .. the old H&R pistol

I have been following this project with great interest. The .38 s&w cartridge like its era peers like the various .32s and .41 colt was/were meant, I suppose, to point-shoot a brigand at very close range. I like working with the .38 s&w. I run the cases up into a parabellum/luger trim die a...
by 765x53
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Blackhawk grip frame
Replies: 25
Views: 1357

Re: Super Blackhawk grip frame

I use The fingerless right-hand "PAST" brand occasionally for long magnum shooting sessions.
I also have a left-hand model for easing hand shock from my longbow. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1125191321
by 765x53
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Life Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 355

Re: Life Advice

Every piece of advice I have ever received has always steered me wrong.
by 765x53
Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought exercise
Replies: 20
Views: 745

Re: Thought exercise

Firefly, a great western series, even if it is in space. "If somebody tries to kill you, you kill them right back."
The only sci-fi worth bothering with.
by 765x53
Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought exercise
Replies: 20
Views: 745

Re: Thought exercise

Val Kilmer, Tombstone : "Nonsense, By all means, move."
Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry: " You don't listen. Do you ***-hole?
by 765x53
Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ... because the .45 does not shrink ....
Replies: 12
Views: 705

Re: ... because the .45 does not shrink ....

I've been a fan since she was seven and had to pull the trigger with two fingers.
by 765x53
Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if- 55.6 in .223?
Replies: 25
Views: 896

Re: What if- 55.6 in .223?

No modification needed. Trust "Gun Jesus" as well as Bill Ruger. ---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fmcdaAOkY4
Besides I don't think any .223 barrel would have enough diameter to ream to 55.6". :lol:
by 765x53
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading the Smith & Wesson 44 American
Replies: 6
Views: 381

Re: Reloading the Smith & Wesson 44 American

I don't know anything about reloading the .44 American but, would .44 Russian brass be a better fit? ----- https://www.starlinebrass.com/44-russian-brass
by 765x53
Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Balloon Down 👍
Replies: 23
Views: 1286

Re: Balloon Down 👍

The latest: Six miles off shore, in 47 feet of water. A proper salvage ship won't reach it for days. The Chinese may reach it first. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/0 ... wont-days/
by 765x53
Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1895
Replies: 11
Views: 680

Re: Browning 1895

I've never regretted buying a gun. I've regretted not buying a lot of guns and every gun I have ever sold.
by 765x53
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 CL
Replies: 24
Views: 1777

Re: Marlin 1894 CL

I desperately wanted the .32 H&R Magnum. I was even one of those who lobbied Marlin to make it. They were always beyond my reach and now they are unobtainable.
by 765x53
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The S&W X-Frames
Replies: 31
Views: 1292

Re: The S&W X-Frames

Ruger dropped their .357 Maximum revolver due to severe forcing cone erosion and gas cutting of the top strap. Will the S&W have the same problems? I doubt they will have the slightest issue with it. This is a revolver designed to shoot the 460 and 500S&W that operate at or a bit north of 6...
by 765x53
Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The S&W X-Frames
Replies: 31
Views: 1292

Re: The S&W X-Frames

Ruger dropped their .357 Maximum revolver due to severe forcing cone erosion and gas cutting of the top strap.
Will the S&W have the same problems?
by 765x53
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The S&W X-Frames
Replies: 31
Views: 1292

Re: The S&W X-Frames

It accommodates a moon clip so, I wonder if it can chamber and fire the .357 Maximum? The articles I've read say no, since those are .358 instead of .355 diameter. Maybe with lead bullets and reduced loads? 350 Legend: case length= 1.71", base= 3.90, neck= .378 .357 Maximum: case length= 1.605...
by 765x53
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The S&W X-Frames
Replies: 31
Views: 1292

Re: The S&W X-Frames

It accommodates a moon clip so, I wonder if it can chamber and fire the .357 Maximum?
by 765x53
Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a cartridge machinist in the house?
Replies: 26
Views: 889

Re: Is there a cartridge machinist in the house?

Simple......case spinners.......buy the set of seven that will fit every case ever made......chuck em in a drill press, set it on high speed and hit it with a file. I use them all the time for such matters.----006 https://i.postimg.cc/W1WDRyKV/IMG-1604.jpg What is your source? I have one (Show Me C...
by 765x53
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The extraordinary 410
Replies: 61
Views: 3053

Re: The extraordinary 410

This little accessory makes switching between 2 1/2 inch and 3 inch shells a snap on your MEC. https://www.ballisticproducts.com/MEC-S ... o/1309140/
by 765x53
Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SAA question
Replies: 12
Views: 528

Re: SAA question

The newer Uberti's have their funny new safety hammer which I would avoid.
by 765x53
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt looking for a Ruger Single 9 in 22 Mag
Replies: 22
Views: 1082

Re: Tutt looking for a Ruger Single 9 in 22 Mag

If you have a Single-Six, you can make it a Single-Eight magnum or a Single-Ten long-rifle. With a Brochardt cylinder. http://rugercyl.com/ruger-cylinders/